Dried Corn Silk Tea 500g Natural Zea Mays Styles Hand Selected Herbal Infusion

Dried Corn Silk Tea, known in TCM as Yu Mi Xu (玉米须), from Zea mays, the styles and stigmas of the corn plant. These hand selected strands are cleaned and dried for herbal infusion. In TCM theory corn silk is bland and neutral in nature and is traditionally associated with the kidney and bladder channels. Steep in hot water as a mild daily herbal tea.

Key Selling Points

• Pure dried corn silk styles with no added ingredients
• Botanical source Zea mays, traditional Chinese name Yu Mi Xu
• Hand selected and cleaned for a clean infusion
• Traditionally valued in TCM as a bland neutral herb
• Suitable for daily herbal tea brewing

Quality & Sensory

Typically light golden to pale yellow strands with a soft, silky texture and a mild grassy aroma. When steeped, the infusion is typically light amber with a gentle, slightly sweet, hay-like taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a standalone herbal tea
• Blend with mulberry leaf for a combined infusion
• Simmer briefly for a stronger traditional decoction
• Serve warm or chilled as a seasonal refreshment

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, corn silk is traditionally used in simple water infusions and decoctions. It is often paired with mulberry leaf or other mild herbs in daily herbal teas, especially during warm seasons. Folk use commonly involves steeping a small handful of the dried strands in hot water and drinking the strained liquid.

FAQ Q&A